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  • Gustavus Residential Life Calendar

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    For a calendar of residence hall break opening and closing times, housing selection and general campus events refer to page 2 of the Residential Life Handbook and Contract.  Please note these dates and time for travel plans for this academic year.

  • 2010-2011 Gustavus Academic Calendar

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    The academic calendar for the year is available online. This includes dates of mid-term tests, finals, and college breaks.  Please schedule travel home for breaks either after all tests are to be complete or after your student knows their test schedule or discusses their travel plans with their professors.

  • Ad Campaign to Start This Month

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    Late this summer and into the fall, Gustavus is launching a statewide advertising campaign for recruitment. Targeted to reach Minnesota high school students and their parents, the ad campaign will include radio, newspaper, magazine, outdoor/billboard, and social media outlets in and around the Twin Cities, Rochester, St. Cloud, Duluth, and Mankato. Some places you will…

  • Gustavus Choir Companion Tour

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    The Gustavus Choir invites you to participate in a Cultures and Creativity companion Concert Tour of Italy Jan. 13-28, 2011.  The group will include students, family, alumni, and friends of Gustavus on a 16-day immersion in the rich musical, historical and religious culture of Italy.  Choir performances include Mass at St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome…

  • Nobel Conference 46 – “Making Food Good”

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    Few issues resonate with people around the world more than the need for good food. Our choices related to diet, farming, and processing are inextricably linked to human health and the health of planetary ecosystems. Considerable public debate swirls around such issues as genetic modification and food security. Seven distinguished presenters will offer thought-provoking looks…

  • Gustavus Library Associate’s Fall Author Day

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    Celebrated Minnesota mystery writer William Kent Krueger is the Gustavus Library Associate’s Fall Author Day speaker on Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2010, at the Edina Country Club. Join us for brunch and conversation beginning at 9:30 a.m. and be the first to get your autographed copy of Krueger’s latest book, Vermilion Drift, to be released in…

  • Important Dates and Events at Gustavus

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    Gustavus booth at the Minnesota State Fair – August 26-September 6 Waiver of health insurance premium due (Waiver form available online) – August 31 Fall tuition/fees due – August 31 First-Year students move in – September 3 New student orientation – September 3-6 Transfer student move-in – September 5 Returning student move-in – September 6…

  • Gustavus Orientation Dinner for Parents of New Students

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    Friday, September 3 (new student move-in day) 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. Alumni Hall $10 per person Come as you are after a physically and emotionally demanding day.  Enjoy a relaxed meal and entertaining program with other family members who are going through the same things!  Meet some key staff who will assist in your family’s…

  • The College Search Timeline

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    No matter where your child or grandchild is looking to go to college, there are some basic steps that most students follow in making a selection.  Each student’s college search timeline is different.  Families start the process at different times, people visit campuses at different times, and students are admitted throughout the school year.  The…

  • Reading in Common Author Event

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    The Alumni Association and Gustavus Library Associates invite you to an evening with Jamie Ford, author of Hotel on the Corner of Bitter and Sweet, this year’s Reading in Common selection. All incoming first-year students, Gustie Greeters, Collegiate Fellows, Peer Assistants, and many faculty and staff members will be reading the book during the summer…